Spotify now lets you follow venues to get details on upcoming concerts

Spotify has rolled out an exciting new feature that allows users to follow specific venues for the latest updates on upcoming concerts. This functionality enables fans to save their favorite venues directly in their library, offering easy access to event calendars, concert schedules, and important announcements. One of the standout aspects of this update is the ability to filter upcoming shows by genre, making it easier for users to discover events that match their musical tastes. Additionally, Spotify is now refreshing its live event feed on a daily basis, ensuring that users receive the most current information about concerts and performances. In the past, Spotify explored the option of selling tickets directly through its platform in 2022, although there have been no recent discussions about further expanding that venture. Currently, the platform collaborates with ticketing giants like Live Nation and Ticketmaster, allowing users to purchase tickets directly from an artist’s profile. Earlier this year, Spotify also launched a weekly playlist titled "Concerts Near You," which features 30 tracks from artists scheduled to perform in users' local areas, complete with details about their upcoming shows. The competition in the live event discovery space is heating up, as other platforms like SoundCloud have also teamed up with Ticketmaster and Live Nation to enhance artist show listings on their sites.